Benjamin L. Ethridge

The committee meeting covered safety protocols and emergency evacuation procedures. The Chair discussed recent incidents in the Preston Hollow neighborhood, noting the ongoing NTSB investigation. Key developments included the recognition of departing members, the introduction of new committee members, and an update on the generation plan from representatives of CPS Energy and Charles River Associates. The presentation highlighted industry-wide challenges, specifically load growth driven by data centers, increasing operational costs, and evolving environmental policies. Committee members were encouraged to provide feedback on the generation plan via a questionnaire.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several agenda items, including public comment on rate concerns and property issues, and a CEO recognition segment. Key actions and discussions included the approval of payment to the City of San Antonio, the appointment of an assistant treasurer, and the approval of a real property purchase for a new central service station. The Board also reviewed a budget overview for the upcoming fiscal year, received an update on the generation plan refresh, and held executive sessions regarding legal, personnel, and infrastructure matters.

The meeting included an update on enterprise risk management, specifically focusing on utility industry risks and the alignment of the enterprise risk register. Discussions also covered managing demand forecasts and large energy requests, including improvements to the interconnection process. A status update on the generation plan provided insights into generation additions, portfolio goals, and emissions reduction. Additionally, the committee received a macroeconomic update regarding economic conditions and their potential financial impacts, and an informative presentation regarding the risks and considerations of Artificial Intelligence for utility operations.

The Risk Management Committee meeting agenda focuses on enterprise risk management, managing demand forecasts, and handling large energy requests. Additional discussion topics include an update on the Vision 2027 Generation Plan, a macroeconomic overview, and a presentation on the perspective of artificial intelligence in the utility sector. The committee will also convene for an executive session to address attorney-client and competitive matters.

The board meeting agenda includes public comments and reports from the Chair and CEO. Consent items cover payments, committee charter renewals, and procurement activities related to real estate appraisal, transmission hardware, electrical motor maintenance, and geotechnical engineering services. Regular agenda items feature reports from technology, resilience, and community input committees, the approval of a candidate for the Community Input Committee, a review of the fiscal year performance, discussion of annual audited financial statements, and a presentation on the generation plan refresh. The meeting also includes an executive session to address legal, personnel, and security matters.